Italdesign and the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) of Turin have revealed the Vision Rapida concept, a sports car conceived to appeal to Generation Z. A fastback measuring 4.51m long, 1.86m wide and 1.28m high, the concept car draws on the legendary Japanese sports cars of the 1990s held in high regard by the youth of today. Indeed,… Continue reading IED Vision Rapida unveiled as sleek 2+2 inspired by 1990s legends
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Why the entry-level Volkswagen Golf is the one you actually want
In traditionally distracting fashion, a recent meandering office chat turned to the thorny subject of the best-ever Volkswagen Golf. A shortlist was duly assembled and it was understandably filled with performance versions spanning the generations: GTIs, Rs, R32s, 16vs, Clubsports et al. Heck, I think someone pushed for the W12-650. It was a fine list and sparked… Continue reading Why the entry-level Volkswagen Golf is the one you actually want
New trims cut Lotus Emeya, Eletre starting prices by £5760
Lotus has introduced a new range of trim levels for its Eletre and Emeya EVs, cutting their starting prices by £5760. The entry-level Emeya and Eletre models – renamed ‘600’ in a reference to their 603bhp power outputs – now start at £84,990. Meanwhile, the 905bhp R versions of both cars have been renamed 900 and the… Continue reading New trims cut Lotus Emeya, Eletre starting prices by £5760
Volvo CEO was pushed out as financial conditions turned stormy
Of all the recent CEO swaps, Volvo dropping Jim Rowan in favour of his predecessor Håkan Samuelsson provoked the most puzzled response among car industry watchers. “It’s the biggest surprise of all the changes,” said former Nissan and Aston Martin senior executive Andy Palmer. “In my mind, he was doing great.” Volvo hasn’t officially confirmed the reason for Rowan’s… Continue reading Volvo CEO was pushed out as financial conditions turned stormy
New Citroen C3 Hybrid offers 56.5mpg for £20,115
The new Citroën C3 Hybrid has gone on sale in the UK, priced from £20,115. A rival for the £21,895 Renault Clio E-Tech, the new variant of the C3 uses a fresh development of Citroën parent company Stellantis’s widely used 48V mild-hybrid powertrain. This comprises a turbocharged 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, a single electric motor and… Continue reading New Citroen C3 Hybrid offers 56.5mpg for £20,115
Omoda 9 revealed as £45k hybrid with 93-mile EV range
New Chinese marque Omoda has launched the 9 as its flagship model for the UK. Priced from £44,990 and due to land in showrooms from May, the plug-in hybrid is positioned to undercut rivals in the premium family SUV segment such as the BMW X3, Lexus NX and Volvo XC60. The 9 is powered by… Continue reading Omoda 9 revealed as £45k hybrid with 93-mile EV range
Maruti Suzuki Announces Price Hike Across Models
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), the country’s leading automobile manufacturer, announced today that it will implement a price increase across its product lineup effective April 8, 2025. The company cited rising input costs, growing operational expenses, regulatory changes, and feature additions as the primary reasons behind this decision. In an official communication to the National… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Announces Price Hike Across Models
India to Reduce EV Tariffs for US Trade Deal, Despite Domestic Automakers’ Concerns – Report
India is set to lower import tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) as part of a trade deal with the United States, despite opposition from domestic automakers, Reuters reported, citing government and industry sources. According to the report, the Indian government has decided to move forward with EV tariff reductions, rejecting requests from local automakers such… Continue reading India to Reduce EV Tariffs for US Trade Deal, Despite Domestic Automakers’ Concerns – Report
Maharashtra Approves E-Bike Taxi Service in Cities with Over 1 Lakh Population
Maharashtra Cabinet approves electric bike taxi services in cities with over one lakh population, aiming to enhance last-mile connectivity, create jobs, and promote eco-friendly transport, with regulations on safety, fare structure, and eligibility criteria under development. The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved a proposal to introduce electric bike taxi services in cities with a population exceeding… Continue reading Maharashtra Approves E-Bike Taxi Service in Cities with Over 1 Lakh Population
Maruti Suzuki WagonR Leads Passenger Vehicle Sales in India for Fourth Consecutive Year
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has announced that the WagonR was India’s highest-selling passenger vehicle for the financial year 2024-25, recording sales of 1,98,451 units. This marks the fourth consecutive year the hatchback has maintained its top position, having led sales since FY 2021-22. The WagonR has been a consistent performer in the Indian… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki WagonR Leads Passenger Vehicle Sales in India for Fourth Consecutive Year